hi

[dmc-12]

hi im new to home recording and i hope ive posted this querie in the right place, im a musician and over the years ive got alot of stuff i thought id use some day for home recordings, that day is nearly here but i need some advice on the best way to use this gear and any other must have stuff i need to make top quality home recordings, anyway heres the stuff i have and will be using

acoustic guitar
electric guitar
bass guitar + 150 watt bass amp
sure sm 58 mics

yamaha dx7
korg m1
arp axxe
microkorg
acess virus ti desktop
ensoniq fizmo

boss dr 880 drum machine

tascam us-1641 usb interface
pc with cubase


The type of music im doing is electronic based ambient stuff, its also instrumental so i wont be recording vocals.
im pretty sure i can set this stuff up to work, but ive been reading up about compressors, limiters, multi effects units, di units ect......do i need any of this stuff?

thanks for your time

 

[iqi616]

You need some monitor speakers. Some condenser microphones. A preamp. There are lots of threads on these topics so check them out before asking any "what monitor/mic/preamp should I buy" questions.

Compression and other effects can be done in Cubase.

 

[KineticSound]

The type of music im doing is electronic based ambient stuff, its also instrumental so i wont be recording vocals.
im pretty sure i can set this stuff up to work, but ive been reading up about compressors, limiters, multi effects units, di units ect......do i need any of this stuff?

2nd on the motion for good monitor speakers...

Mic and preamp if you intend to mic up that acoustic guitar. Otherwise, you could accomplish most of what you want with the gear you have & a bit of practice.

 

[dmc-12]

cheers thanks for your help ill do my research on those monitor speakers